In 46 pages of written Q & A with the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is considering his nomination as chief of staff of the Army, General George Casey comments extensively on Iraq, where he has served as the top U.S. general for 3-1/2 years. Casey is testifying today before committee. His nomination is controversial, with some committee members threatening to vote down his nomination because of their concern about Casey's leadership in Iraq. In his written Q & A, Casey states flatly that U.S. troops soon will be "stationed" in the Shia stronghold of Sadr City alongside Iraqi security forces. Here are the 46 pages of written Q & A: Casey_2002_01_07.pdf